Transition and Career
New Pathway for Servicemembers to Become Military Chaplains
Find out who is eligible for the Chaplain In-Service Procurement Program.
More Career Resources From MOAA
Check Out MOAA’s Job Board
Go beyond a list of openings: Our platform will match your skills with military-friendly employers.
Is This Job Opening Too Good to Be True?
Not every position is what it claims to be. Watch out for these five red flags and avoid falling for a fake listing.
Time to Go? 5 Things to Do If You’ve Decided to Leave Your Job
Make sure your bridges stay un-burned as you move on with your career journey.
Will More Education Mean More Money?
Considering going back to school to improve your professional outlook? Not all degrees are created equal.
MOAA has a deep archive of resources for members and others seeking résumé help, information on salary and benefits, ways to improve your professional networking and social media strategies, and tips for a better transition mindset ... all just a click away.
But not all transition questions and concerns fall into those neat categories. Whether you're after specific information about your chosen career path, have a question about VA or DoD assistance programs, or need guidance on any number of other transition-related topics, you've come to the right place.
For more help with your next professional steps, visit MOAA's Transition and Career Center. And keep up with the latest from MOAA on LinkedIn.
More Career Resources
Transition and Career
Attention, Entrepreneurs: Help MOAA Shape the Future of VA Support
Your feedback could change how the department assists veterans considering self-employment.
Transition and Career
Leaving the Military? Get a Head Start on Your VA Disability Claim
The Benefits Delivery at Discharge program may speed up your access to earned benefits.
Transition and Career
More Navy Officers Eligible for Retention Bonuses
Some junior leaders could pocket up to $100,000.
Transition and Career
Pentagon Adds New ‘Warfighter’ Evaluation for Officers Seeking First Star
Assessments will vary by branch, ranging from remote written assessments and digital simulations to in-person wargames.
Military Benefits
How a New Executive Order Would Help Veterans Leaving Uniform
The directive seeks a better Pentagon-VA records exchange and wider access to career support.
Transition and Career
Army, Navy Roll Out New Bonuses for Aviators
Some payouts could reach six figures over multiple years. Find out who is eligible.
Transition and Career
How MOAA’s One-Day Seminar Will Speed Up Your Post-Service Progress
No matter your industry or professional goals, the Career Transition Accelerator can help.
Career Transition
I’m switching jobs. What should I do with my retirement plan?
Don’t become one of the millions of account holders who’ve lost track of what they’ve earned.
Transition and Career
Select Navy Reserve Aviators Eligible for Up to $40,000 in Annual Bonuses
The service called the incentives “a vital part of developing a total force strategy and maintaining combat readiness.”
Advocacy
More Lawmakers Join Fight to Restore Employment Support for Veterans, Expand It to Military Spouses
Ask your legislators to back a bipartisan bill to restart (and improve) the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
Transition and Career
New Job Board Offers Career Opportunities to Veterans Who Served or Trained in Korea
Hundreds of open positions are available.
Upcoming Transition and Career Events
Webinar
Marketing Yourself in the New Year
January 06, 2027 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Ready to put your career on the right path in 2027? MOAA can help.
Online Event Series
Finding Your Dream Job
Three-Part Online Series (Jan. 12, 19, and 26; Noon-1 p.m. Eastern)
Register today and take your next step toward professional success.
Career Seminar
MOAA’s Hybrid Executive Career Transition Accelerator Seminar
February 26, 2027 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST
MOAA Headquarters
201 N. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Virtual attendance option available)
201 N. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Virtual attendance option available)
This workshop focuses on key aspects of a successful military-to-civilian transition for military leaders and for veterans looking for advancement in the civilian careers.